Open full size image Cancer drugs are a central part of cancer therapy and knowledge of their use, mode of action, and side effect profile is very important. This chapter is intended to provide an overview and to serve as…
Open full size image KEY POINTS Hypertension is an important cardiovascular risk factor in cancer survivors and it potentiates the risk of heart failure in patients previously exposed to cardiotoxic chemotherapy or mediastinal radiation Regular routine blood pressure surveillance is…
Open full size image KEY POINTS Vascular disease after completion of cancer therapy can be due to (1) the continuum of preexisting vascular disease and/or (2) as a new development owing to cancer therapy exposure. The first category requires optimal,…
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Open full size image KEY POINTS Blood pressure measurement is part of the routine assessment during clinic or hospital-delivered cancer care, but should also be measured at home where possible, especially in patients receiving oral cancer therapy, such as vascular…
Open full size image KEY POINTS Patients who have cancer are at risk of developing vascular complications during cancer therapy owing to preexisting cardiovascular disease and/or risk factors and the toxicity potential of cancer therapeutics Three principal presentations of arterial…
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Open full size image KEY POINTS Hypertension and renal disease, which are common in patients with cancer, can have a significant impact on outcomes, including induction and aggravation of cardiotoxicity Baseline risk factors for hypertension and renal disease/toxicity should be…
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